Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Hanna, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Burning Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100.00. Allowed conditions: 1 meters (3 feet) clearance, unpainted clean dry wood or charcoal, no nuisance/hazard, extinguish when requested by Authority.
Burning Bylaw
adopted bylaw
permit required
no
PART IV ... Recreational Fires are permitted
allowed conditions
1 meters (3 feet) clearance, unpainted clean dry wood or charcoal, no nuisance/hazard, extinguish when requested by Authority.
PART IV RECREATIONAL FIRES
fine range
$100.00
PART V ... liable to a fine of $100.00
scout note
Regulates open burning and fire conditions within the Town of Hanna.